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Workshop explores theory of grazing naturally
Farm management lecturer Dick Richardson gave a presentation on the benefits of rational grazing in a ‘grazing naturally’ system at a workshop hosted by South Myall Landcare Group
15 April, 2025
General News
Western Line blocked for days
The derailment of coal wagons at an Oakey siding caused the blockage of Queensland’s Western railway line for several...
27 March, 2025
Local News
Candidates on the hustings
Most of the candidates for the seat of Groom have now been announced and...
Local News
We’re in the clear
After days nervously waiting to see what impact Tropical Cyclone Alfred...
Local News
Chamber meets with Heritage in crisis talks
In a meeting organised by federal MP Garth Hamilton, the Oakey Chamber...
Community & Business
New Pastor for Goombungee-Maclagan Lutheran Parish
There was no shortage of pastoral care on Sunday March 23rd at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Goombungee as twelve...
8 April, 2025
Local News
Inaugural Business Forum well attended
Seventy business and community group representatives attended the...
Local News
Farewell ‘Cookie’
The Oakey Police community has farewelled retiring Sergeant John Cook...
Local News
Brighter Futures Grants Program opens
Coal seam gas company Arrow Energy is giving community groups in the...
Agricultural
Hooves and Harvest
Oakey district’s talented citizens were celebrated at the 117th Oakey Show on Saturday.
20 March, 2025
Local News
Soil conservation: a movement initiated by local farmers
A research trip to the United States of America by Evanslea farmer...
Local News
Oakey High at the Shows
The year is off to a good start for Oakey State High School’s Show Team,...
Local News
Getting an education: Quinalow Ag Day
One hundred and twenty students attended Quinalow State School’s Ag Day...
Sport
New footy coach makes surprise departure
Oakey Bears have announced that new Director of Coaching Alan Kilshaw will be departing the club to the United...
7 April, 2025
Local News
Quinalow loses in heartbreaker
Quinalow Cricket Club has fallen just short of back-to-back titles,...
Local News
Taylor to bring a steady hand to Bears
Former NRL playmaker Ash Taylor says he is ready to guide the Oakey...
Local News
Oakey junior footy talent signs contract with Bulldogs
Leteena Medland has signed a three-year contract with the...